Volunteer cited for 60 years of service
Most volunteer groups cite a lack of volunteers as one of the chief problems facing their Organizations, but the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary can point to their dedicated cadre and men and women who serve the country, day in and day out.
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United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
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Volunteer cited for 60 years of service
/24-7PressRelease/ - May 31, 2005 - Most volunteer groups cite a lack of volunteers as one of the chief problems facing their Organizations, but the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary can point to their dedicated cadre and men and women who serve the country, day in and day out.
Curtis Krazner, age 77 is a shining example of altruism. Mr. Krazner joined the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary July 22nd, 1944 in Elizabeth, NJ. The Auxiliary, at that time was called the Coast Guard Reserves.
For sixty years, Mr. Krazner has dedicated his life to Recreational Boating Safety, the Coast Guard and his country.
Mr. Krazner volunteered his time during World War II as an Air Crewman on a C-130 Hercules, based out of North Carolina. He would work his normal job Monday thru Friday, drive down to the North Carolina air base, work as a Reservist and make the trip back to New Jersey Sunday night only to repeat this cycle again on Monday.
He has held leadership posts in the Auxiliary, from Flotilla and Division Commander, up to Rear Commodore (which normally supervises several Divisions). In addition to his leadership positions, he has been an educator, a recruiter for the Coast Guard Academy and a Vessel Safety Examiner (formerly called Certified Marine Examiner).
Mr. Krazner was recently presented with an award of appreciation by the Director of the Auxiliary First Coast Guard District, Southern Region, CDR John M Felker, USCG and CAPT Glenn Wiltshire, the Commanding Officer of Sector New York.
In part, the award thanked Mr. Krazner for his years of dedication and his patriotism. For Mr. Krazner, it was just another day in the Auxiliary.
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Caption: Auxiliary members' congratulate Auxiliarist Kranzer for sixty years of service. From L - R: CAPT Wiltshire, Aux. Krazner, CDR Felker
High Res: http://www.auxpa.org/releases/community/krazner6x4.5.jpg
Low Res: http://www.auxpa.org/releases/community/krazner.jpg
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteer civilians who assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation's waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education.
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its 30,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.
The release is available at: http://www.auxpa.org/releases/community/053105.html
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Wayne Spivak
US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Chief, External Communications
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USA 117104319
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